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Motorcycle Tariffs by Country of Origin: What US Importers Pay
By Alex Naumov on April 13, 2026 at 12:18 PM
The tariff you pay to import a motorcycle into the USA depends on where the bike was made, how it is classified under US customs codes, and whether it qualifies for any exemptions. Most buyers go into the process with a rough number in mind and discover the real figure is more nuanced …
The 25-Year Rule for Motorcycles: Which Classic Bikes Qualify?
By Alex Naumov on April 13, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The 25-year rule is one of the most misunderstood provisions in US motorcycle import law. Most buyers hear "duty-free" and assume it means free of everything -- costs, compliance, paperwork. It does not. What it does do is remove two of the most significant barriers to importing a for …
Relocating Overseas with Your Motorcycle: Duty Exemption Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 13, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Bringing your motorcycle on an international relocation is a different kind of logistics problem than a standard freight shipment. The duty exemption that makes it financially viable has conditions attached, the timing of your shipment relative to your own arrival matters more than mo …
How to Ship a Motorcycle Overseas: 25-Year Rule & Tariffs
By Alex Naumov on April 13, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Whether you are moving abroad with your personal bike, importing a classic from Japan, or trying to understand what US customs will charge on a European motorcycle, the rules differ significantly depending on the situation. This guide covers three distinct scenarios international relo …
JDM SUV vs Sports Car Import: How the Process and Costs Differ
By Alex Naumov on April 10, 2026 at 12:49 PM
The 25-year rule applies equally to a 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R and a 1999 Nissan Patrol. On paper, the legal framework is the same. In practice, the financial exposure, shipping logistics, compliance pathway, and registration experience can be dramatically different depending on which …
Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear Import Guide: Japan's Adventure Van
By Alex Naumov on April 10, 2026 at 12:39 PM
The Delica Space Gear fills a gap in the American vehicle market that no new vehicle currently addresses: a full-height passenger van with genuine four-wheel drive, a front-mounted engine, and enough interior space to sleep two adults without a tent. If you are already in love with th …
Importing Japanese 4x4s and Off-Road Vehicles: Complete Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 10, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Japan's domestic 4x4 market produced vehicles that the US never officially received, not because they were inferior, but because American buyer preferences and Japanese domestic engineering priorities diverged sharply during the years these trucks were built. The result is a category …
Importing JDM SUVs and Trucks to the USA: Models and Use Cases
By Alex Naumov on April 10, 2026 at 12:20 PM
The JDM import market spent decades dominated by sports cars, Skylines, Supras, NSXs and that era is not over. But something has shifted. A growing share of buyers looking at JDM cars are moving past the coupes and toward the trucks, vans, and 4x4s that Japan built for its own domesti …
Moving to France from the USA: Carte Grise, RTI, and Crit'Air Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 9, 2026 at 12:21 PM
France has a reputation for administrative complexity, and vehicle imports are no exception. For anyone moving to France from the USA with a personal car, getting that vehicle onto French roads involves a technical approval process, an anti-pollution classification system, a customs e …
Moving to the UK from the USA with Your Car: DVLA & Import Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 9, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Shipping a car to the UK as part of a relocation is entirely doable, but it requires more upfront planning than most people expect. The paperwork sequencing matters, the timing of your import duty claim is unforgiving, and the right-hand drive question needs an honest answer before an …